Equipping your employees with the skills they need to thrive, even in the most challenging circumstances, provides a sense of security. This assurance allows you to navigate tough times with confidence, knowing you have a team you can rely on.
In business, nothing is plain sailing, and it’s probable you’ll run into hiccups and disruptions on occasion. The difference between these issues being more problematic than they need to be is how well you and your team are equipped to deal with them. Regardless of what is going on around them, if they can keep doing what needs to be done, they will find themselves in a better position for it.
These tips can help you and your team ride out the storms until you get back to calmer waters.
Training
Training is a cornerstone in preparing your team for the challenges ahead. It’s about how well you equip them with knowledge and practical skills. You can train your employees in a variety of different ways. Firstly, there’s on the job training to ensure they are performing efficiently. This ensures they develop their personal confidence and promotes resilience so that they are able to carry on when times get hard. You can improve their soft skills and even train them so they know how to keep working with synergy during a management change. Change management training can equip your team with the skills to navigate a change in management and deal with fast-paced changes in the workplace to increase their adaptability.
Feedback
Feedback is a powerful tool that can make your team feel heard and understood. By providing both constructive and positive feedback, you will ensure that your team knows when they’re doing well and how they can improve. This fosters a healthier relationship where both parties feel valued and understood, strengthening the bond between you and your team.
Let’s say you cannot make it to the office for a few days and need to leave your team to their own devices. If you’re regularly working with them and providing feedback on what they do well and providing them with tips on improving, you’ll be confident in their abilities. This dedicated approach to their professional development will enure they respect you enough to push through unsupervised in your absence.
Show You Value Them
Showing appreciation is a powerful motivator. Used in conjunction with feedback proves you value your staff. If you want a team that is set up for success, then you need to show that you value what they do and their input for your organisation. The more valued people feel in their job roles, the more likely they will go the extra mile because they will want to please knowing their it’s appreciated. It will also instil confidence in them, so if things get challenging, they know fundamentally they are capable of completing work successfully.
